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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1939
Page
9
Market notes from Baltimore and Philadelphia detail steady produce prices with unchanged potatoes and poultry. Livestock and grain quotes show cattle, hogs, and eggs steady to mixed, with regional rates for various weights and product grades recorded.
Weekly Tuesday sales report from Kent Street market with varied prices for cattle veal calves hogs sheep and pigs. Notable rates include fat cattle 7.40 to 8.80, veal calves 30 dollars per head and 10.50 bulk, fat sows 5.50 to 6.10, and feeder stockers 7.75 to 9.00.
The Star notes that market data may contain errors and disclaims responsibility for any incorrect figures or typos in the published prices and schedules.
A fragment listing bulk flour prices for 12 to 48 pound bags and meal sizes at a local wholesale market. Prices shown include 12 lb bag at 5.10, 24 lb bag at 0. co, 48 lb bag at 0.98, 1 lb bag at $30, 2 lb bag at 4.60, 4 lb bag at 4, and meal sacks priced for corn and meal options.
New York March 29 The stock market showed little net movement with minor gains and losses near the close. Turnover slowed to the weakest in weeks as traders absented themselves after an early rally stalled while energy stayed subdued ahead of Premier Daladier’s speech for clues on Europe’s next moves.
Chicago market reports show wheat and other grains easing on favorable winter belt outlook. May prices for wheat 67 1/2 to 68, corn May 47 5/8 to 1/2, oats May 29 1/2 to 3/8, soy May 87 3/4, rye May 41 1/4, lard March 6.20 with other months listed. Cash bids show no cash wheat and varied grain prices across corn oats barley seeds and clover.
The House rejected a $150 million parity bill amid a tense debate over relief and farm aid, voting 204 to 191 to strike the parity fund while approving the Agriculture Department bill carrying $816 million and $191 million in highway aid. Leaders warned of limited relief prospects, with speculation the Senate may restore parity payments.
Kenneth Lofton and Clyde Linaburg announce a Sunday bicycle ride to Strasburg and back to beat last Sunday's record. Lofton, Clifton Ollinger, and Richard Jackson recently completed Martinsburg to Winchester in 57 minutes.
George E. Eldridge a former department commander in chief of the New York State Grand Army of the Republic died at Dunont New Jersey at age 94. He enlisted at 16 served in the First Lincoln Cavalry and endured a Winchester Virginia saber wound and Harpers Ferry captivity. Eldridge helped plan a Memorial Day event in New York eight days before his death and was the last survivor of his regiment. He left a daughter and a son.
Kernstown Community League members sponsor a Thursday program on April 6 at 7 30 devoted entirely to music and entertainment. The public is invited to attend.
Steyn Payne of the United States biological survey said he killed 185 rattlesnakes recently in Kent county. He noted the killings were incidental to other field work.
Young Fascist conscripts reported for regular service carrying placards read Tunis Dji bouti Suez as Italians await a French reply to Italy's claims. Most are about 20 years old. the government has called all born in 1918 and early 1919 to add over 250,000 to the army.
Baltimore market report lists wheat No 2 red winter at 75 cents per bushel and new corn at 55 cents per bushel. Prices reflect deliveries at the mill with year ago comparisons showing wheat 89 cents and corn 65 cents delivered at the mill.
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